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N8 OCH

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,416 mi
Last recorded165,416 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 OCH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 165,416 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 165,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 153,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 148,157 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust clamp corroded and weak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine covers

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poss builb (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush weak (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 148,157 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong space , show plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Lower exhaust clamp corroded and weak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine covers

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poss builb (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush weak (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 143,750 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 137,002 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 130,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arms back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Traction light on

tyres look soft and wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Feb 2016 101,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arms back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Traction light on

tyres look soft and wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small amount of drag on nearside front brake

suspect nearside front brake heating up.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,890 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads getting close to wear bands

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight buldge on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 51,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 39,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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N8 OCH is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N8 OCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N8 OCH is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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